CICM SAQ 2011.1 Q19

CICM_SAQ

EEG, hypoxic encephalopathy and non-convulsive status epilepticus

Eye movements, coma and pseudocoma

ocular brainstem test findings

A man is about to intubated for coma. What can be learned from a rapid neurological exam that includes assessment of eye movements? Could this be a pseudocoma?

A Hyperammoniacal Encephalopathy

Clinical course of Reye Syndrome

A 7 year-old girl was brought to hospital with lethargy, irritability and vomiting. A week previously she developed chicken pox, and was treated with regular aspirin and paracetamol for fever and discomfort.